About the ICPC

The Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (AAICPC) was established in 1974 and consists of members from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The AAICPC has authority under ICPC to "promulgate rules and regulations to carry out more effectively the terms and provisions of this compact." The AAICPC obtains its Secretariat Services, as an affiliate of the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA).

Alabama Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)

Home study for adoption conducted prior to Termination of Parental Rights (TPR):

No

Home study for relatives conducted prior to Termination of Parental Rights (TPR):

Yes

After TPR, relatives are no longer relatives and a foster care or adoptive home study must be requested:

Yes

Relative Home Study

Define Relative:

Any of the following relationships by blood, marriage, or adoption: parent,grandparent,brother,sister,stepparent, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, half sister, uncle or aunt and their spouses.

Relatives must be licensed:

Yes

Proof of Paternity is required:

Yes: birth certificate, court order and child support adjudication order

Alabama considers the following types and degrees of relation as relative placements. Individuals related in the 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree and 4th degree (You may need to refer to your state's consanguinity chart or state statute to determine relations or relative status.):